Comprised of Spanish war cannons, this sculpture once graced the bow of a WWI warship.

A renowned Civil War veteran, this Bald eagle now presides over the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Before he was America’s most famous preservationist, John Muir was an ingenious mechanical inventor.

More than 5,000 contemporary and "historic" mustards from around the world.

World's largest carved onyx figure stands as a tribute to enduring peace.

The only thing these street signs will help you navigate is your imagination.

The second largest waterfall by volume in the U.S., Willamette Falls is outdone only by Niagara in the amount of water that is pushed northward.

This small, rural pioneer cemetery is full of interesting grave markers.

Is this the most Portland place ever?

The world's smallest park was dedicated in 1948 as the only colony for leprechauns west of Ireland.

On East Burnside, a 24-hour vending machine distributes world-class pastries.

From failed port town to Civil War fort, the ruins of this former defense saw their finest day in the television age.

A curious collection of oddities including a lock of Alexander Hamilton's hair and Harry Houdini's ouija board.

The only pachinko parlor in the United States.

Garden dedicated to native carnivorous plants and site of huge flytrap heist.

A water pumping station disguised as a residential home to assuage concerned neighbors now tricks most passersby.

This hollow steel globe is the second-largest in the world.

A giant concrete churn carries the legacy of American resilience, unity, and greed.

Eighteenth century house of the mysterious "Father of Raleigh."

Art Deco urban decay at this historical building.

Between 1930 and 1946, a tobacco farmer laid his beloved horses and mules to rest in this small patch of pine forest.

This too-low North Carolina railroad trestle is still a notorious big rig executioner.

This research center for rare prosimians is studying how they sleep to help prolong human life.

The humble horn finally finds a place in the sun.